Review of 54 (1998) by Jason T — 03 Jun 2007

This film aptly captures the spirit of the club-going 70s through a wonderful story about the dangers of the excesses of the clubbing lifestyle.

This review of 54 (1998) was written by Jason T on 03 Jun 2007.

54 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Timothy A (304) on 25 Jan 2016

Wow.. I can't believe I liked this move 18 years ago. Some mighty bad writing and acting going on…

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By Christian C (931) on 11 Nov 2012

M'eh. Watch Boogie Nights for a real film about drugs, partying, hedonism and loss…

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By Bill J (124) on 23 Sep 2014

The movie may not have captured the true essence of the 54 era, but at least someone was willing to give it a try…

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By Ray Pride (544) for Newcity (539) on 27 Jul 2015

The most affecting moments are shards of sexual behavior…

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By Meredith W (585) on 05 Oct 2013

54 tells the story of the world famous New York night club Studio 54 at a time when disco was king…

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By Janna L (102) on 19 Feb 2013

Lots of substances, little substance. I maintain that Boogie Nights cornered the market on quality movie with a disco soundtrack…

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By Alberto G (212) on 07 Oct 2013

Desde que salio en el '98 queria ver esta pelicula…

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By Robert I (1,833) on 29 Dec 2012

Good music and an excellent Mike Myers performance are the highlights of this movie but neither Phillippe nor Campbell can act so the film…

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By Johnny T (1,375) on 21 Jan 2012

Could have been so much more. I suppose the true story aspect may hamper the storytelling somewhat…

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By Bruce Diones (105) for The New Yorker (1,837) on 02 Dec 2013

Mike Myers plays Steve Rubell as the druggy epicenter of Studio 54, and his performance gives director Mark Christopher's soapy morality tale…

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